| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $202.43 | 7.589% | $217.7924 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.60 | 6.548% | $254.2235 | $254.22 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.98 | 10.176% | $145.4103 | $145.41 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.53 | 11.237% | $208.6027 | $208.60 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.51 | 3.409% | $40.8569 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.98 | 3.552% | $87.9985 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.49 | 8.820% | $181.1744 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.52 | $1,136.0587 | $1,136.05 | $1,136.00 | $1,136.10 | |